KL Rahul's unruffled fifty formed the fulcrum as India reached 222 for three at lunch to close the gap, despite England spinners producing a better effort, on the second day of the first Test here on Friday.

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are still on the crease as India resumes from their day one's 119 for one wicket. The hosts now trail England by 24 runs. Ben Stokes-led England were bowled out for 246 in their first inning on the opening day of IND vs ENG 1st Test.